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Penn State - Computers - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Computers

Quick Stats

Wireless Access Yes
All major buildings on campus are all equipped with wireless access.
24-Hour Labs? Yes
Findlay Building (East Halls), Pattee Library, Pollock Building (Pollock Halls), Redifer Building (South Halls), Waring Building (West Halls)
Charged to Print? Yes
Students are allowed to print 110 pages each semester free of charge, then 7 cents per page after that.
Computer Labs 50 - total
Operating Systems
  • Linux
  • Mac OS X
  • Windows XP

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The University’s ResCom staff is very helpful with all of your computer needs. They are very knowledgeable with viruses and cleaning your computer up if you run into problems. The Ethernet connection in the dorms is normally very fast and reliable. Penn State’s WebMail and Course Management System (ANGEL) are very easy to use and help keep you organized.

The computer labs are a decent alternative to having your own computer. Though they do get crowded, there is almost always a computer available or a very short wait to use one. There is a lab located in every dorm area. However, the convenience and privacy of having your own computer in your dorm room is undeniable. The ability to communicate with your friends, classmates, and professors at all hours without leaving your room is one that should seriously be considered by anyone thinking of leaving their PC or Mac at home.

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Computers at Penn State

12criordan

'16

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

3.8
B+

Fast Lab Internet

Penn State has many computer labs for students to choose from. Being that the campus has too huge libraries for students to go to and some computer labs in the specific schools, there is no reason for a computer not to be available. As for internet access, the school is now working on making the entire campus WiFi accessible, which is amazing since the school is so big. But rest assured, there is a plug in cable in every room for internet and the hub (huge student mall/hangout/food court/awesomeness)is wifi accessible.

At Penn State you are allowed 200 pages of paper to print and 400 if you print double sided. ;)

Feb 09, 2012

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Computers at Penn State

efr5017

'14

Labor and Industrial Relations

3.8
B+

Tons of Labs, but Also Tons of Students

You can find a computer lab in most buildings on campus, but with so many students you have to be careful about when you go or you won't be able to get a computer. There's a great page on the university's website that tells you when and where there are open labs. It even tells you the number of computers available.

Jan 14, 2012

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Computers at Penn State

Kierstindawes

'15

Animal Sciences

4.6
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All of the Above

Computer Labs are crowded! There is a need for a personal computer

Dec 29, 2011

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Facts

Special Software & Hardware Discounts

UNIX/Linux Software

Free Software

Antivirus and Internet access software

Did You Know?

Penn State not only has computer technicians in their labs, but also in the commons of every dorm area to serve your personal computer, as well. ResCom (Residential Computing) will come to your dorm room and troubleshoot any problem you may be having with your hardware or software. For more info, visit: www.rescom.psu.edu.

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